If These Walls Could Speak....

If these old walls,
If these old walls could speak
Of the things that they remember well,
Stories and faces dearly held,
A couple in love
Livin’ week to week,
Rooms full of laughter,
If these walls could speak.

If these old halls,
If hallowed halls could talk,
These would have a tale to tell
Of sun goin’ down and dinner bell,
And children playing at hide and seek
from floor to rafter,
If these halls could speak.

They would tell you that I’m sorry
For bein’ cold and blind and weak.
They would tell you that it’s only
That I have a stubborn strreak,
If these walls could speak.
If these old fashioned window panes were eyes,
I guess they would have seen it all--
Each little tear and sigh and footfall,
And every dream that we came to seek
Or followed after,
If these walls could speak.

They would tell you that I owe you
More than I could ever pay.
Here’s someone who really loves you;
Don’t ever go away.
That’s what these walls would say.

They would tell you that I owe you
More than I could ever pay.
Here’s someone who really loves you;
Don’t ever go away.
That’s what these walls would say.

That’s what these walls would say.

That’s what these walls would say

Connoisseur

con·nois·seur

   [kon-uh-sur, -soor] 

noun

1.

a person who is especially competent to pass criticaljudgments in an art, particularly one of the fine arts, or inmatters of taste: a connoisseur of modern art.

2.

a discerning judge of the best in any field: a connoisseur ofhorses.

per·se·ver·ance   /ˌpɜrsəˈvɪərəns/ Show Spelled[pur-suh-veer-uhns]

noun

1. steady persistence in a course of action, a purpose, a state, etc., especially in spite of difficulties, obstacles, or discouragement.

2. Theology . continuance in a state of grace to the end, leading to eternal salvation.


What are your goals for the coming months?!

Change the World- Anberlin (Lost Ones)

If I could write one letter to the world as we know it


I would list these rhymes that mean everything to me

Heartache temporary, bullets only stop your blood

Pain will live on and on

In everyone, in everyone



And we could change, we could change it down

We could change the world, we could strike the chord

We are the lost ones, we are the lost ones

We could re-write history, if only you and me

We are the lost ones, we are the lost ones

And we could change it down



The bottle holds no answers

His lips can only sway

Chemicals imbalance

Who needs them anyway?

Desire is close at hand

Her lips can only sway

There's more to life than this

Don't give yourself away

Don't give yourself away



And we could change, we could change it down

We could change the world, we could strike the chord

We are the lost ones, we are the lost ones

We could re-write history, if only you and me

We are the lost ones, we are the lost ones

And we could change it down



Don't give yourself away

Don't give yourself away

Don't give yourself away

Another 222 Verse

A 222 verse: vs22 You see that his faith and his actions were working together, and his faith was made complete by what he did. 23 And the scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness,and he was called God’s FRIEND. 24 You see that a person is considered righteous by what they do and not by faith alone. James 2:22

Romance: "story of a hero's adventures" -late 1300's & early 14th

romance  word origin:


c.1300, "story of a hero's adventures," also (early 14c.),

verb (used with object)


 Informal .

a. to court or woo romantically; treat with ardor or chivalrousness: He's currently romancing a very attractive person.

b. to court the favor of or make overtures to; play up to:


World English Dictionary 


romance

— n

1. a love affair, esp an intense and happy but short-lived affair involving young people

2. love, esp romantic love idealized for its purity or beauty

3. a spirit of or inclination for adventure, excitement, or mystery

4. a mysterious, exciting, sentimental, or nostalgic quality, esp one associated with a place

5. a narrative in verse or prose, written in a vernacular language in the Middle Ages, dealing with strange and exciting adventures of chivalrous heroes

6. any similar narrative work dealing with events and characters remote from ordinary life

7. the literary genre represented by works of these kinds

8. (in Spanish literature) a short narrative poem, usually an epic or historical ballad

9. a story, novel, film, etc, dealing with love, usually in an idealized or sentimental way

10. an extravagant, absurd, or fantastic account or explanation

11. a lyrical song or short instrumental composition having a simple melody






[C13: romauns , from Old French romans , ultimately from Latin Rōmānicus Roman]
ro'mancer
— n

A Beauty Worth Pursuing

The desire to be beautiful is an ageless longing. Beauty has been extolled and worshiped and kept just out of reach for most of us. (Do you like having your picture taken? Do you like seeing those pictures later? How do you feel when people ask you your age? This issue of beauty runs deep!) For others, beauty has been shamed, used, and abused. Some of you have learned that possessing beauty can be dangerous. And yet-and this is just astounding-in spite of all the pain and distress that beauty has caused us as women, the desire remains.

And it's not just the desire for an outward beauty, but more-a desire to be captivating in the depths of who you are. Cinderella is beautiful, yes, but she is also good. Her outward beauty would be hollow were it not for the beauty of her heart. That's why we love her.

In The Sound of Music, the Countess has Maria beat in the looks department, and they both know it. But Maria has a rare and beautiful depth of spirit. She has the capacity to love whiskers on kittens and mean-spirited children. She sees the handiwork of God in music and laughter and climbing trees. Her soul is Alive. And we are drawn to her.

Ruth may have been a lovely, strong woman, but it is to her unrelenting courage and vulnerability and faith in God that Boaz is drawn. Esther is the most beautiful woman in the land, but it is her bravery and her cunning, good heart that moves the king to spare her people.

This isn't about dresses and makeup . . . Don't you recognize that a woman yearns to be seen and to be thought of as captivating? We desire to possess a beauty that is worth pursuing, worth fighting for, a beauty that is core to who we truly are. We want beauty that can be seen; beauty that can be felt; beauty that affects others; a beauty all our own to unveil.

--Captivated, Eldridge

Family

fam·i·ly   /ˈfæməli, ˈfæmli/ [fam-uh-lee, fam-lee] noun, plural -lies, adjective
noun
1. a.
a basic social unit consisting of parents and their children, considered as a group, whether dwelling together or not: the traditional family.

Angel

an·gel   /ˈeɪndʒəl/ [eyn-juhl]
noun
1.
one of a class of spiritual beings; a celestial attendant of God. In medieval angelology, angels constituted the lowest of the nine celestial orders (seraphim, cherubim, thrones, dominations or dominions, virtues, powers, principalities or princedoms, archangels, and angels).
2.
a conventional representation of such a being, in human form, with wings, usually in white robes.
3.
a messenger, especially of God.
4.
a person who performs a mission of God or acts as if sent by God: an angel of mercy.
5.
a person having qualities generally attributed to an angel, as beauty, purity, or kindliness.

SONG: 126

SONG: When the Lord brought the captives of Zion We were like men who dreamed... Our mouths were filled with laughter And our tongues with songs to sing.... It was said among the nations The Lord has done GREAT THINGS! The Lord has done great things for us! The Lord has done great things! Restore our fortunes! Making them like a stream.... In the desert- He's doing it as we sing.... Those who sow in tears Will reap in joy! Those who sow in tears Will reap in joy! Those who sow in tears Will reap in joy! For He has done great things! Those who go out weeping Carrying seed to sow Come back REJOICING.... Singing the songs of joy! x2 And we've got sheaves And we've got sheaves And we've got sheaves Singing the songs of joy!

Strong Love

i know the end of the story-i come out from the wilderness....leaning on my Beloved! :D

1995 Miss America Winner Heather Whitestone

Lmnop

Remembrance

World English Dictionary


remembrance(rɪˈmɛmbrəns)



—n

1. the act of remembering or state of being remembered

2. something that is remembered; reminiscence

3. a memento or keepsake

4. the extent in time of one's power of recollection

5. a. the act of honouring some past event, person, etc

b. (as modifier): a remembrance service

.......All Things Wonderful in LA: Favorite Restaurants Highlight #1.................

Click the title to see Jerry's Menu!

This is my first in a series of blogs linked with my love of all things LA! I LOVE JERRY'S!!! When I think of Studio City, this is the first place I want to go for food-unless I am with Ashley and we are going to California Pizza Kitchen, Marmalade, or Aroma Cafe. JERRY'S is best LATE at NIGHT! It has a wide variety of meal options, bakery items, desserts, and a total diner feel with bowling alley included--but it is clean and a fun atmosphere that feels like home. It somehow feels cozy and not at all greasy like a diner! The food is amazing and best of all JEWISH and KOSHER! :D Who couldn't love this place! They serve HUGE portions of food (especially their side of mashed potatoes) and you can get all kinds of great desserts! I especially loved the rice pudding-though I know many of you all are not exactly fans of that. They also have amazing red velvet cake and tons of options for healthy salads, sweets, and desserts. Check out the sit down diner and enjoy the cozy settled in feel. I often go with friends for good good times in a cozy environment, but I've been known several times to show up all by myself and have loved it everytime! Feels like home here! In a lightweight home feeling kind of way! :D

Foolish Things...

As the Scriptures say, "I will destroy human wisdom and discard their most brilliant ideas"... Instead, God deliberately chose things the world considers foolish in order to shame those who think they are wise. And He chose those who are powerless to shame those who are powerful. God chose things despised by the world, things counted as nothing at all, and used them to bring to nothing what the world considers important, so that no one can ever boast in the presence of God... That is what the Scriptures mean when they say, "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love Him." 1 Corinthians 1:19, 27-29, 2:9

He Loves Us.

Isaiah 42:13

"The LORD will march out like a champion, like a warrior He will stir up His zeal; with a shout He will raise the battle cry and will triumph over His enemies."

Arise, My Love

Arise My Love.
Arise My Love.
The grave no longer has a hold on you....
No more death's sting-
No more suffering--
Arise... Arise....
My Love.